Maverick 88 Security
Mossberg's budget Maverick line in a home-defense trim — the lowest list price of any shotgun on this list.
Who it's for
- Budget pick: about $290 list price from the maker.
- Pump-action: cycles almost any 12-gauge load you feed it, as long as you work the pump fully every time.
- High capacity for its type: 7+1 (tube).
Specs
Straight from the maker's product page[1]. "Not listed by maker" means the maker doesn't publish that number.
| Maker | Maverick Arms (Mossberg) |
| Model used for specs | 31046 (Maverick 88 – Security, 12 ga, 20") |
| Action | pump |
| Gauge | 12 |
| Chamber | 3" |
| Barrel length | 20" |
| Capacity | 7+1 (tube) |
| Overall length | 41" |
| Weight | 6.5 lb |
| Length of pull | 14.5 |
| Stock | Synthetic (black) |
| Sights | Bead |
| Choke | Cylinder bore |
| Receiver | Not listed by maker |
| Finish | Blued (barrel finish as listed) |
| Maker list price | $290 |
Other current Security SKUs: #31048 (20", 7+1, $304), #31023 (18.5", 5+1, $290), #31022 (18.5", 5+1, $304). Weight listed as '6.5' with no unit.
Features (from the maker)
- Cross-bolt safety (not the Mossberg 500's tang safety)
- Dual extractors, steel-to-steel lockup, twin action bars, anti-jam elevator
- Compatible with Mossberg 500 accessory stocks, barrels and Accu-Choke tubes (within gauge and capacity)
- Mossberg markets the line as suited to home protection as well as field use
Set it up
Gear that fits most home-defense setups. Check fitment for the exact Maverick 88 Security model you buy.
Weapon-light mount
You can't identify a target you can't see.
AMMOSide-saddle shell carrier
Extra shells on the receiver.
CARRYTwo-point sling
Hands free when you need them.
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Sources
Last checked October 18, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction.